New Brunswick Women's Council

10/28/2026

Government has tabled legislation that would regulate the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that relate to discrimination, harassment, sexual and intimate partner violence, among other acts. The Council supports the legislation and is recommending that programs be developed and publicly funded to ensure that victims and survivors can access independent legal advice when they are considering signing an NDA.

Read more via our media release:

Fredericton (GNB) – The New Brunswick Women’s Council welcomes legislation regulating the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that relate to discrimination, harassment, sexual and intimate partner violence, among other acts. The Council is recommending that programs be developed and publicly...

09/30/2026

Today is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Orange Shirt Day was created by Indigenous communities to honour residential school Survivors and the children who didn’t come home. The day originates from the story of Phyllis Webstad of the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation. On her first day at residential school, her shiny new orange shirt was stripped from her, never to be seen again.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation comes from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 94 Calls to Action. The calls included establishing a statutory holiday to honour the children who did not come home, Survivors, their families, and their communities.

Public commemoration of the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital part of reconciliation. We can all honour this day by wearing orange and taking part in events led by Indigenous communities, such as:

Events hosted by Under One Sky :
https://www.facebook.com/events/1820865682665121

Live stream of events in Ottawa:
https://trw-svr.nctr.ca/parliament-hill/

This day and topic may be triggering and distressing. Survivors and their families can call the National Indian Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419.

Indigenous peoples across Canada can also contact The Hope for Wellness Helpline at 1-855-242-3310 or https://bit.ly/3AW6kyT



ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
The Survivors’ Flag: https://bit.ly/2Wwvwgw
History of Orange Shirt Day: https://orangeshirtday.org/orange-shirt-day/
Phyllis Webstad's story: https://orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story/
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action: https://bit.ly/39KH3vB

08/15/2026

Happy National Acadian Day!

08/10/2026

Congratulations to Q***r Heritage Initiative of New Brunswick on the launch of their new website!

Their work preserves and celebrates the rich history of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and individuals in New Brunswick while documenting the barriers they faced and the advocacy that drove change.

It's a powerful reminder that 2SLGBTQIA+ people have always been part of New Brunswick's story and that while important progress has been made, there is still work to do to protect existing rights and advance equality.

Discover and preserve 2SLGBTQIA+ history in New Brunswick through archives, exhibitions, and community stories. Join us in sharing q***r heritage and education.

08/04/2026

📢 Your input matters!

We are reviewing the Pay Equity Act and want to hear from you!

Share your perspective in a quick 10–15 minute survey and help shape a more inclusive and equitable workplace for everyone in New Brunswick.

🔗 https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50605001/Pay-Equity-Consultation

07/25/2026

Today is the International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent.

Proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) in 2024 and first celebrated in 2025, this day was created to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of women and girls of African descent and to acknowledge and commit to addressing the racism and barriers that they continue to face.

As the UN explains, “The woman and girl child of African descent embodies strength, resilience, and untapped potential, yet they remain among the most marginalized groups globally due to the intersection of racial, gender, and socio-economic discrimination.”

Learn more about the day and its calls to action:

The International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent is celebrated annually on July 25th. It was established by the United Nations to recognize the contributions and achievements of women and girls of African descent while also acknowledging the unique challenges they face due to intersecting...

06/05/2026

Happy Pride season to everyone celebrating 2SLGBTQQIA+ identities, lives, and communities! Celebrations are kicking off in the province this month and will carry on throughout the summer.

We recognize and affirm the sexual and gender diversity of New Brunswickers. We also uplift that the struggle for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and women’s equality cannot be separated. The Council stands with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in both celebration and solidarity.

Learn more about some of the many Pride organizations and events here in New Brunswick: Le Rendez-vous de la fierté Acadie Love, Fierté Fredericton Pride, River Of Pride / Rivière De Fierté, Fierté Saint John Fundy Pride, The Rainbow Crosswalk, Fierté Dieppe Pride

05/29/2026

Earlier this month, the Council met in Fredericton! Thank you to Council member and co-chair Amanda LeBlanc for her presentation about Indigenous governance structures in New Brunswick. Thank you to Johanne Perron of Coalition pour l'équité salariale du N-B · NB Coalition for Pay Equity for joining us to talk about the Pay Transparency Act and the importance of continuing to work towards pay equity legislation for the private sector.

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

Today is the International Day of the Midwife! To learn more about midwifery options in New Brunswick and advocacy efforts to expand these services, follow:

31 MAR 2026 – Proposed law to expand midwives' scope of practice, boost recruitment (CBC) "In terms of what’s next for the practice of midwifery in the province, Dornan said his government...